In yet another example of a famous dead wrestler's offspring aspiring to follow in their Dad's footsteps, there are now reports that Chris Benoit's elder son has hooked up with D.H. Smith to begin weight and ring training.

Apparently Benoit has also kept in touch with Chris Jericho. Jericho noted in his most recent book that David called him up after the murders and asked if he would still be able to attend wrestling events. Here is a photo of David at a SmackDown event, presumably from this year, and at a Fozzy concert with Jericho before Jericho's most recent departure

I dont think it would be a wise move for him to get into the business, he looks like a good kid so should try and find an alternative living. He has nothing to prove and can in no way redeem the Benoit name to 95% of fans IMO, but if his heart is telling him to do it i wish him the best of luck.

How many second-generation workers fail to step out of their Dad's shadow? "Benoit" is easily the absolute worst name to inherit in wrestling, and I predict that will be his biggest roadblock to going anywhere in the business.

maybe he didn't turn on the juice yet. look at his father and the dynamite kid before they juiced. at least he's taller.

I honestly doubt that anything he can do would get him a spot in the Fed. I know the old man has always loved controversy, but the McMahon's will probably never touch this kid on account of his family ties.

I may be wrong. Maybe they'll figure it's good PR to give the kid a shot and not hold his father's actions against him. Time heals all!